Introduction to Planetary Science - The Geological Perspective (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2007)

This textbook details basic principles of planetary science that help to unify the study of the solar system. It is organized in a hierarchical manner so that every chapter builds upon preceding ones. Starting with historical perspectives on space exploration and the development of the scientific method, the book leads the reader through the solar system. Coverage explains that the origin and subsequent evolution of planets and their satellites can be explained by applications of certain basic principles of physics, chemistry, and celestial mechanics and that surface features of the solid bodies can be interpreted by principles of geology.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	August 2016
First published:	2007
Authors:	Gunter Faure • Teresa M. Mensing
Dimensions:	254 x 178mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	526
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2007
ISBN-13:	978-9402404647
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Solar system > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Astrophysics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Geophysics Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Mineralogy > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Geochemistry
LSN:	9402404643
Barcode:	9789402404647

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